Bidspirit auction | Art and Craft in Eretz

Art and Craft in Eretz Israel in the Nineteenth Century. Exhibition Catalogue | The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1979 - A comprehensive and richly illustrated exhibition catalogue documenting the artistic and material culture of 19th-century Eretz Israel —an era shaped by the encounter between Eastern traditions and European influences. The volume features hundreds of illustrations, rare facsimiles, and historical images, including: early Hebrew prints, manuscripts, artworks, views of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, ritual objects, and unique items of material culture. A visually compelling and scholarly reference work, offering deep insight into the cultural and artistic landscape of Ottoman-period Palestine. 📌 Collector Highlights:  • Official Israel Museum exhibition catalogue  • Highly desirable subject: 19th-century Holy Land / Judaica / visual history  • Richly illustrated with rare facsimiles and historical material  • Strong appeal for collectors of Judaica, art history, and Middle Eastern studies  • Important reference work with both aesthetic and academic value 📐 Details:  • Place & Year: Jerusalem, 1979  • Publisher: The Israel Museum  • Pages: 259  • Size: approx. 26 cm  • Illustrated throughout (B/W & color) 📌 Condition: Very good condition (Minor signs of use possible – see photos) ✨ A substantial and desirable catalogue—offering a rare visual journey into 19th-century Palestine.